US-Iran Peace Talks Unfold in Pakistan: Live Updates
U.S. Central Command said two Navy guided-missile destroyers began clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. CENTCOM reported the ships moved through the waterway and operated in the Arabian Gulf to remove sea mines.
Vessels and mission
The destroyers were identified as USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy. CENTCOM said the move aims to clear mines that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly laid.
The vessels are the first U.S. ships known to transit the strait since the war began more than a month ago. CENTCOM posted the operational update on X.
Command intent and industry notice
Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, said the Navy has started establishing a new safe passage. He added the route will be shared with the maritime industry soon to support commerce.
The effort seeks to reopen a vital shipping corridor. Officials said they will coordinate with commercial operators once the pathway is verified.
Security risks remain
Military officials warned that missile threats persist despite mine-clearance work. The combination of mines and potential missile launches complicates defense and strait security.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States had begun clearing the strait as a favor to other nations. That comment followed CENTCOM’s announcement.
Shipping traffic and wider context
Filmogaz.com reported that only about 30 ships have transited the strait since a ceasefire earlier this week. Reduced traffic continues to affect global shipping patterns.
Meanwhile, US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan continue to attract attention. Live updates on diplomatic moves run parallel to the naval operations in the Gulf.
- Location: Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Gulf.
- Ships: USS Frank E. Peterson; USS Michael Murphy.
- Agency: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
- Risk factors: sea mines and potential missile strikes.
- Transit count since ceasefire: about 30 vessels, per Filmogaz.com.
